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The Office of Hydrologic Development (OHD) enhances National Weather Service (NWS) products by:

  • infusing new hydrologic science
  • developing hydrologic techniques for operational use
  • managing hydrologic development by NWS field offices
  • providing advanced hydrologic products to meet needs identified by NWS customers

The OHD leads the following activities to accomplish its goals:

  Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)
  The Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) provides new information and products provided through the infusion of new science and technology. This service improves flood warnings and water resource forecasts to meet diverse and changing customer needs.
  RFC Development Manager (RDM)
  The RFC Development Manager in the Office of Hydrologic Development (OHD) is responsible for managing science and software development among RFCs to ensure the efficient and economical use of NWS resources to support the NWS Hydrologic Service Program.
  The Hydrology XML Consortium (HydroXC)
  The Hydrology XML Consortium (HydroXC) is an open, independent group of organizations working for the advancement of hydrologic forecasting through open communication and data sharing.
  Hydrology Laboratory (HL)
    Hydrology Laboratory conducts studies, investigations and analyses leading to the application of new scientific and computer technologies for hydrologic forecasting and related water resources problems. HL personnel provide training and implementation support on hydrologic forecasting techniques in support of the NWS Hydrologic Service Program.
 
Additional Items of Interest
OHD Strategic Plan
NWS QPF Process Assessment
NWS Low-Water Crossing Flood Safety Video
Moving Water: Adventure or Danger?
Hurricane Flooding: A Deadly Inland Danger
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